There are sometimes tours to a different part of the border called the Joint Security Area (JSA) which is within the DMZ. So, if a tour there is running (they often stop for indefinite periods for security reasons) then tourists can visit the DMZ. Is it worth visiting the DMZ? Visiting...
A visit to South Korea isn’t complete without visiting the DMZ (demilitarized zone). For many of us, visiting North Korea is out of the question so this is the closest we can get to this country. While visiting the DMZ you will find out more about the Korean history and war. You wi...
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1) Immerse yourself in the vibrant capital of South Korea:view Seoul's oldest palace — Gyeongbok, admire the sunset from Namsan, visit the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) to appreciate a cherished and guarded peace, and enjoy the lively nightlife in Hongdae. ...
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So you still want to visit North Korea? Despite the advisory and scary language, U.S. policy doesn’t actually restrict citizens from vacationing in the DPRK (customs and border control might ask you a lot of questions when you get back). If you do make it there, the State Department ...
This blog post is all about the JSA DMZ tour my Dad and I took back in early August when he came to visit for my Summer vacation! It was a fantastic experience and one that many foreigners partake in when visiting Korea. There are a number of different companies and groups that offer ...
Spellings for the English transliteration fromHangul, the Korean alphabet, differ. Instead, focus on learning the correct pronunciation for each greeting. From the casualanyong haseyoto the formalanyong hashimnikka,these greetings will introduce you to South Korea in the politest way possible. ...
After my trip to Jeju, before leaving Korea, I had the chance to visit Seoul’sLeeum, Samsung Museum of Art, where moon jars made by artist Young Sook Park were on display. Moon jars are a uniquely Korean form of art. The large, milky-white porcelain jars were originally made during ...
At the State Department, I oversaw the U.S. government’s efforts to get information into North Korea. We funded defector-run radio stations, which had the added benefit of training North Koreans to be journalists. We saw an increase in North Koreans watching Chinese and South Korean TV, ...